Thousands of Cal State LA students graduate during Commencement 2025
More than 5,500 Cal State LA students graduated during Commencement 2025, which took place at the historic Shrine Auditorium for the very first time. Graduating students had their names called out as they were recognized in front of their family and friends during the festivities. “As a graduate of Cal State LA, you are now and forever a part of this university’s legacy. We Are LA!” said President Berenecea Johnson Eanes. Read the president’s congratulatory letter online. Experience the joyous celebration at each of the nine college-based ceremonies through our Commencement 2025 web streams. Please also visit our Commencement photo galleries to enjoy some of the highlights.
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University Convocation and Investiture set for Aug. 18
Save the date! The Cal State LA community is invited to attend the University Convocation and Investiture on Monday, Aug. 18. This joint event will mark the start of the 2025-26 academic year and celebrate Berenecea Johnson Eanes as the university’s ninth president. The program will also include the announcement of the Outstanding Professor Awards, the Outstanding Lecturer Award, and the President’s Distinguished Professor Award. More details to come soon.
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Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride with Cal State LA
June is Pride Month in Los Angeles, but celebrations continue throughout the summer—and this year marks a historic first: Cal State LA will participate in the LA Pride Parade on Sunday, June 8. While registration to walk with the group is now full, we still encourage everyone to come out and show support. Wear your Pride or Cal State LA gear, wave your signs and flags, and cheer along the parade route as we make our debut. The parade begins at 11 a.m. and the 1.04-mile route takes about 60–90 minutes.
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Cal State LA builds community and sustainability on Earth Day
On Tuesday, April 22, Cal State LA celebrated Earth Day with the theme “City & Soil,” hosted by the Center for Engagement, Service, and the Public Good. Over 78 students, faculty, and staff participated in this year’s event. The day featured a Building for Community service project in partnership with San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity, where 27 volunteers constructed 78 wall frames for future homes in the local area. In addition, 51 attendees took part in guided Greenhouse Tours and joined the Small Space Gardening Demonstration, learning sustainable growing techniques for urban living. View the online album for highlights of the day.
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Silverman Gallery features new works by Vojislav Radovanović
The Ronald H. Silverman Fine Arts Gallery at Cal State LA presents a solo exhibition of new works by Vojislav Radovanović, entitled Bird Circuit. Curated by Jason Jenn, Bird Circuit welcomes audiences into a kaleidoscopic world of painting, sculpture, installation, and video, where birds act as metaphors for personal expression and emissaries of the mysterious, in tribute to an enduring queer legacy. The exhibit will be on display through June 28. The gallery is open Monday through Friday, from noon to 5 p.m.
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The Luckman presents a performance by La Santa Cecilia
La Santa Cecilia will perform at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex on Saturday, Sept. 13, and Sunday, Sept. 14. La Santa Cecilia is a genre-defying ensemble that masterfully blends Latin rock with a rich tapestry of world music influences, drawing from cumbia, bossa nova, bolero, jazz, ranchera, and more. Cal State LA faculty and staff can purchase discounted tickets at the Luckman Box Office upon presentation of a valid Cal State LA One Card. For ticket information, call 323-343-6600.
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Applications available for Summer Transportation Institute
Cal State LA is offering a free Summer Transportation Institute for students in 9th through 12th grades who are interested in engineering and transportation. The high school summer program will be held from July 21 to Aug. 1, culminating in a ceremony on Aug. 4. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Please apply before June 27. Call 323-343-4450 for more information.
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Sign up for Mental Health First Aid Training
Faculty and staff are invited to participate in Mental Health First Aid Training this summer. This program teaches participants how to assist someone experiencing a crisis. Participants learn risk factors and warning signs of serious and developing mental health problems, how to talk with a person who might be experiencing a mental health problem, and strategies to help identify the next best steps. Please register online for the June 27 training session by June 12 and the July 25 training session by July 10.
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Facilities Update
Cal State LA is conducting heating and hot water pipe replacement work at the Music Building this summer, with the courtyard and some classrooms closed through Friday, Aug. 8, to accommodate the construction. King Hall Wing B is undergoing renovation work, including new paint, lighting, and floor cleaning and waxing. Simpson Tower is expected to reopen on Monday, Aug. 11, while work on Greenlee Plaza will begin around that time. In addition, a roof project is scheduled for the University Library in the fall. The university will continue to provide updates on the progress of these facility improvements.
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University Reports is accepting entries from faculty, staff
√ Did you present a paper at a professional conference?
√ Have you recently published a book?
√ Were you awarded a grant for your research?
The Office of Strategic Communications is accepting submissions for the next edition of University Reports. The web publication showcases professional activities and publications, as well as the awards received by our faculty and staff. Submit your information to the Office of Strategic Communications at paffairs@calstatela.edu for inclusion in the next issue.
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Submit summer events for the University calendar
As you plan virtual or in-person events for the summer session, please submit calendar entries to the Office of Strategic Communications at paffairs@calstatela.edu as soon as possible to allow time for inputting onto the online University calendar.
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